Question

I'm 29 weeks pregnant and feel that my OB is too impersonal and too busy for me, what should I do?

I had to go to a health clinic until my medicaid came through, barely got it before my 26th week so was unable to "shop" for an OB. I decided to go with a Dr who came highly recommended from a cousin. In two vists I saw him once, and that was only for about 5 minutes! I feel as if he has too much on his plate to properly care for my pregnancy but am now stuck with him! I don't know what to do! I'm only 19, this is my 1st pregnancy. I'm only wanting a Dr. that is going to be concerned, not just try to get through and on to the next patient! For example, if you have a problem you have to speak to his nurse, not him and, although his nurse has been great, they make me feel as if i'm an overly nervous 1st timer. Just a week ago I had an Upper Respiratory Infection (i have a history of lung problems) and they told me to just take tylenol cold. I ended up going to the ER not 2 days later and had to be given antibitotics! Should I talk to him? Or am I truly being overly concerned?

Did I also mention hes the same provider for my OTHER cousin and hes dismissing her sharp stomach pains?! She almost fell to her knees in the hallway and when she called he said wait till they were 5 minutes apart every hour!

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